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Årdal in Ryfylke, Norway - Photo: Hanne Sundbø
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Årdal in Ryfylke, Norway Photo: Hanne Sundbø

Tour suggestions in Ryfylke

Drive the National Tourist Route Ryfylke or take a cruise on the Lysefjord.

On this tour, you can start in Sand and drive the National Tourist Route Ryfylke  to Tau, taking the ferry to the bicycle town of Sandnes, and the gourmet town of Stavanger.

Your tour continues northwards to well-kept Skudeneshavn, the historic island of Karmøy, and the festival and herring town of Haugesund, before heading back into Ryfylke and a visit to the charming village of Jelsa.

If you wish to head northwards, you can instead drive the northern part of the National Tourist Route Ryfylke from Sand to Sauda and cross the wild Røldal Mountain, into the famous region of Hardanger

By foot, bike or ship

The region of Ryfylke has an excellent network of marked paths and mountain lodges. So you can explore on foot and enjoy places such as Preikestolen (the Pulpit Rock) up close.

If you prefer, you can join a cruise on the Lysefjord by sightseeing boat.

The islands of Ryfylke are ideal for relaxed bicycle trips.

Guided tours

Guided tours through the wilderness and cultural landscape yield fascinating insights and enhance your enjoyment of the region. For details, please contact the local tourist information offices in Ryfylke.

Last updated:  2012-10-05
Allmannajuvet Gorge, National Tourist Route Ryfylke, Norway - Photo: Hanne Sundbø
Allmannajuvet Gorge, National Tourist Route Ryfylke, Norway

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Årdal in Ryfylke, Norway - Photo: Hanne Sundbø

Tour suggestions in Ryfylke

Drive the National Tourist Route Ryfylke or take a cruise on the Lysefjord.

Tour suggestions in Ryfylke

Source: Visitnorway

What to do in Ryfylke

Walk up to Kjerag and Preikestolen (the Pulpit Rock) mountain plateaus, go salmon fishing, or take a cruise on the Lysefjord.

Preikestolen and Ryfylke National Tourist Route 360 panorama SkyCam

Get a bird's eye view of Preikestolen (the Pulpit Rock), the Lysefjord and the rest of Ryfylke, home to the southernmost fjords in Norway.

The south coast and Telemark

This contrasting trip follows the beautiful coastline dotted with detours to pretty little towns redolent with the atmosphere of the windjammer age.

The Lysefjord

The Lysefjord is situated close to Stavanger, and is especially known for the mountain formations of Kjerag and Preikestolen (The Pulpit Rock).

About Ryfylke

Ryfylke

Ryfylke is home to the Lysefjord and the mountain formations of Kjerag and Preikestolen (The Pulpit Rock, also called Prekestolen).

Tourist information in Ryfylke

There are several tourist information offices in the Ryfylke area.

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